Giant City and Devil’s Standtable in Giant City State Park, IL

Hike Giant City and Devil’s Standtable Giant City State Park, IL

Class 1 1.3 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Oct 27, 2016
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This is actually two hikes combined into one. I couldn't justify separating them since they're both so short and so close together. Giant City Nature Trail is about a mile, and the Devil's Standtable is about a quarter mile, whose trailhead is located about a half mile to the north of Giant City Nature Trail.

I've been on a roll with finding mossy sandstone bluffs in the central states. This being my last hike for now in the area, I figured I'd take it easy and just enjoy meandering through mini trails within Giant City State Park. The trails are wide and well-maintained, and great for a nature stroll.

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Starting along the Giant City Nature Trail.
Starting along the Giant City Nature Trail.
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Wooden boardwalks wedged between the bluffs.
Wooden boardwalks wedged between the bluffs.
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Pretty cracks along the Giant City Nature Trail.
Pretty cracks along the Giant City Nature Trail.
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Finishing the Giant City Nature Trail loop.
Finishing the Giant City Nature Trail loop.
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Devil's Standtable Trail.
Devil's Standtable Trail.
Big bluff at the start of this short trail.
Big bluff at the start of this short trail.
Approaching Devil's Standtable.
Approaching Devil's Standtable.
Devil's Standtable.
Devil's Standtable.
On the Devil's Standtable bluffs.
On the Devil's Standtable bluffs.

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